Pinwale pique weave feature is ...

• A. Pique weave; warp cord
• B. Twill weave; no warp cord
• C. Plain weave; warp yarns
• D. Satin weave; warp knit

Answer: (A)

Pinwale piqué uses a piqué weave where the surface is defined by warp cords forming many narrow ridges running lengthwise. Those warp cords create the distinct small, raised wales that give the fabric its ribbed, textured look. This is different from twill, which shows diagonal lines; plain weave, which is flat with no wales; and satin, which has long, smooth floats. So the defining feature is the warp cord produced by a piqué weave, giving the fine ribbed texture.